Gingerbread House Dip (Printable Version)

A creamy, spiced sweet dip with ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, ideal for festive sharing with assorted dippables.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dip

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup molasses
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 1 tsp ground ginger
07 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
09 - 1/4 tsp ground cloves
10 - 1/4 tsp salt
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted

→ Dippables

12 - Gingerbread cookies, assorted shapes
13 - Graham crackers
14 - Mini pretzels
15 - Marshmallows
16 - Apple slices
17 - Vanilla wafers

→ Garnish (Optional)

18 - Festive sprinkles
19 - Mini chocolate chips

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add light brown sugar, molasses, and vanilla extract; beat until fully combined.
03 - Mix in ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until evenly incorporated.
04 - Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, beating until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
05 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and optionally garnish with festive sprinkles or mini chocolate chips.
06 - Arrange an assortment of dippables around the dip on a platter or board, serving immediately or chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Festive and creamy sweet dip
  • Perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings
02 -
  • For a lighter dip substitute half the cream cheese with Greek yogurt
  • Add a pinch of orange zest for a citrusy twist
03 -
  • Ensure cream cheese and butter are softened for easy mixing
  • Use freshly sifted powdered sugar for best texture
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